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Your guide to navigating senior care decisions

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While dehydration can affect all people as they age, dehydration and dementia often go hand-in-hand. In fact, dehydration in elderly people with dementia occurs at significantly higher rates than in those without cognitive decline. To learn more, visit https://t.co/xWQW6N7F4M

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Dietary choices have powerful impacts, particularly for our senior loved ones. Their brain health can be significantly influenced by what they consume. Learn four foods that are linked to an increase in Dementia risk: https://t.co/hkN0IieFuY

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Signs of dehydration in older adults might be mistaken for symptoms of other age-related conditions. Explore the causes of and risks for dehydration in seniors, as well as prevention strategies to help them continue living their lives to the fullest. https://t.co/c6gdeNX875

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Choosing between home care or moving a loved one into a nursing home can involve many factors. In order to navigate this process, it’s essential to understand the level of care that your loved one needs and the difference in costs of care types. https://t.co/Hc0uQzUfMY

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Watching a loved one age can be challenging, especially when you notice changes in their appetite. The dinner plate they used to empty effortlessly is now often left untouched.

Learn the root causes of loss of appetite in the elderly.
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When your parent begins struggling with memory loss and cognitive decline, the decision to pursue more advanced care, such as memory care, may be the best option. Learn when it's time for memory care for your loved one.
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Caring for a loved one can be an emotionally and physically exhausting experience, leading to a dangerous state called caregiver burnout.

Learn the signs of caregiver burnout in yourself and take action when you feel overwhelmed.
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Around 53 million Americans provide some form of caregiving for an elderly loved one. It's important to know the signs to look out for in yourself to avoid caregiver burnout and what steps to take when you’re feeling burned out. Learn more: https://t.co/JfqPDNnZkT

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By understanding the duration required for recovery from knee surgery, both you and your loved one can effectively navigate this path.
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When caregiving for your loved one, it's important to be aware of certain medications that are linked to memory loss and dementia-like symptoms. Learn more about the possible links between certain drugs and dementia-like symptoms:

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Protecting your aging parents' home and assets is crucial when deciding on long-term care. Fortunately, the Medicaid caregiver child exemption can allow seniors to gift their home to a child who acted as their caregiver. Learn more with this guide: https://t.co/ndd5vGXblX

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As your parent ages, their sense of balance can diminish, which increases the likelihood of falls and injuries. Regular exercise can help strengthen muscles and improve overall balance and coordination. Here are 15 easy exercises for seniors: https://t.co/IKR0r26SXX

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A power of attorney (POA) is one way to help ensure your parent's wishes will be prioritized no matter what happens. There are a number of circumstances in which a POA can be used, from financial decisions to those concerning medical care. Learn more: https://t.co/qrnzSxI1ru

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Assisted living costs vary greatly depending on location and other factors. Knowing the overall cost can aid in choosing a residence. Understanding the broader cost picture can help greatly when making residence decisions. Here's a state-by-state guide: https://t.co/YzSdyiHrHy

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Having a parent with Parkinson’s can be challenging, especially as the disease progresses. There are many options, ranging from medicines to assistive technology and at-home care to senior living communities. To learn more, visit: https://t.co/OcCUnbUVbZ

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Memory care communities allow seniors to age in comfort with the amenities, activities, and therapies needed to slow cognitive decline. Understanding how to pay for memory care can help you secure your loved one the care they need. To learn more, visit: https://t.co/D4NlErGPj8

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When parents experience incontinence, it can prevent them from doing activities they enjoy due to fear of an accident. Various lifestyle changes and medical interventions are available to help your senior loved one regain their independence. Learn more: https://t.co/l5mYzVUGBA

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Your loved one has spent their life working and saving, and they deserve to feel financially secure. However, scammers have developed clever ways to defraud aging adults. Learn about the shocking ways scammers can defraud your loved one. https://t.co/XlHKi81bb3

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Exercising is an ideal way to improve health and well-being, and it’s no different for loved ones with dementia. But staying physically active can be challenging when someone experiences memory loss. Here are ways to keep a loved one physically active: https://t.co/Y9PjGW7pnH

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With senior care costs increasing, it can become a financial struggle. Learn about government health programs, private insurance plans, and community-based resources that exist to help seniors and their families save money on in-home care costs.
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As a parent or relative ages, a power of attorney, or POA, is one way to help ensure that your loved one’s wishes will be prioritized no matter what happens down the road. Here's a guide to learn more: https://t.co/8VhQr2lhyV